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Wingert

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Location: Tok
Type: Obstruct Runway, Hinder Lawful Hunting

Dispatch Text:
On 9/6/20 at approximately 1239 hours Tok AST received a call concerning a disturbance that occurred at a remote airstrip outside of Tok. Investigation revealed Zachary Knaebel, age 43 of Tok, had intentionally obstructed a runway, preventing other aircraft from landing or taking off. Further investigation revealed Knaebel had obstructed or hindered the lawful hunting activities of two individuals who were not his clients. On 9/21/20, AST contacted Knaebel and issued two misdemeanor citations for Obstructing Airport or Runway (AS02.20.050) and Guide/Transporter Hinder Lawful Hunting (AS08.54.720).
 

AKBorn

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I'd like to hear both sides of this little spat. I was thinking of booking a hunt with Tok air and I don't like this type of action.

Me too, would like to hear more details. Hope they post whatever they can when they are back home.
 

Bambistew

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I think one of the charges listed includes loss of his license to transport if convicted?

I wonder if he'll refund deposits?
 

NUGGET

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I think Zach has bigger problems right now. I’d have to look through his contract but do you still have to pay full price if your return trip is in a helicopter?
 

VernAK

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This incident may only be the tip of the ice berg!;)

Read the contractual fine print carefully.

An out trip in a heli means your gear and gun stays in the bush.
 
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I think Zach has bigger problems right now. I’d have to look through his contract but do you still have to pay full price if your return trip is in a helicopter?

Couple questions - is the helicopter reference to hunters he dropped off but can't retrieve? As in he isn't allowed to operate prior to trial?

- What does the video portray?
 

NUGGET

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Couple questions - is the helicopter reference to hunters he dropped off but can't retrieve? As in he isn't allowed to operate prior to trial?

- What does the video portray?

Yes. No he can operate. Video shows the incident.
 
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